Entry Word: marshal

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to assemble and make ready for action <marshaled their forces for battle> — see mobilize
2 to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front <marshaling a small group of children on a tour of the science museum> — see lead 1
3 to put into a particular arrangement <marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak> — see order 1